Calgary mayoral race recount to go Monday

Calgary mayor-elect Jeromy Farkas speaks on the steps of city hall on Oct. 21, 2025. (CityNews/Edward Djan)

By CityNews Staff

Posted Oct 27, 2025 8:12 am.

Votes cast for mayor in Calgary’s municipal election last week will be recounted today.

The process was triggered by a request from runner up Sonya Sharp.

She lost the race to Jeromy Farkas by 581 votes.

Election Calgary’s returning officer approved the recount after it was confirmed the margin of victory was within the 0.5 per cent threshold.

Farkas’ team has said he’s already begun onboarding at City Hall, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday.

Sharp says her asking for a recount is about ensuring transparency and confidence in the democratic process, and could uncover spots that could be improved.

–With files from Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press

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